SIC 8322 — Individual and Family Social Services
Official OSHA SIC Manual Definition
Establishments primarily engaged in providing one or more of a wide variety of individual and family social, counseling, welfare, or referral services, including refugee, disaster, and temporary relief services. This industry includes offices of specialists providing counseling, referral, and other social services. Government offices directly concerned with the delivery of social services to individuals and families, such as issuing of welfare aid, rent supplements, food stamps, and eligibility casework, are included here, but central office administration of these programs is classified in Public Administration, Industry 9441. Social Security offices are also classified in Public Administration, Industry 9441. Establishments primarily engaged in providing vocational rehabilitation or counseling are classified in Industry 8331; and fraternal, civic, and social associations are classified in Industry 8641.
Description & Classification
SIC code 8322 representing 'Individual and Family Social Services' is an industry category in the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system under U.S. OSHA and Federal procurement registers.
Modern NAICS Crosswalk
Trace the modern equivalent classifications in the 2022 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) database:
- NAICS 922150 - Parole Offices and Probation Offices (via SIC1987:8322→NAICS1997:92215→2002:922150→2007:922150→2012:922150→2017:922150→2022:922150)
- NAICS 624190 - Other Individual and Family Services (via SIC1987:8322→NAICS1997:62419→2002:624190→2007:624190→2012:624190→2017:624190→2022:624190)
- NAICS 624230 - Emergency and Other Relief Services (via SIC1987:8322→NAICS1997:62423→2002:624230→2007:624230→2012:624230→2017:624230→2022:624230)
- NAICS 624210 - Community Food Services (via SIC1987:8322→NAICS1997:62421→2002:624210→2007:624210→2012:624210→2017:624210→2022:624210)
- NAICS 624229 - Other Community Housing Services (via SIC1987:8322→NAICS1997:624229→2002:624229→2007:624229→2012:624229→2017:624229→2022:624229)
- NAICS 624221 - Temporary Shelters (via SIC1987:8322→NAICS1997:624221→2002:624221→2007:624221→2012:624221→2017:624221→2022:624221)
- NAICS 624120 - Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (via SIC1987:8322→NAICS1997:62412→2002:624120→2007:624120→2012:624120→2017:624120→2022:624120)
- NAICS 624110 - Child and Youth Services (via SIC1987:8322→NAICS1997:62411→2002:624110→2007:624110→2012:624110→2017:624110→2022:624110)
Classification Details
| SIC Code | 8322 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Individual and Family Social Services |
| Division | Division I: Services |
| Major Group | Major Group 83: Social Services |
| JSON Endpoint | View as JSON · API → |
| Source / Verified | US Census 1987 SIC Concordance / 2026-08-08 |
SIC vs NAICS Compliance & Common Mismatches
Legacy SIC code 8322 classifies commercial operations based on primary end-product or service output under the 1987 federal framework. In contrast, modern 2022 NAICS codes group establishments based on production process inputs.
When submitting public disclosures to SEC EDGAR or determining OSHA workplace safety log recordkeeping exemptions (29 CFR Part 1904), rely strictly on the official OSHA 4-digit SIC classification rather than an automated commercial translation.
💡 Expert Guidance: SIC to NAICS Conversion
Common Compliance Mistake: Many contractors and B2B analysts confuse legacy 4-digit SIC codes like 8322 with modern 6-digit NAICS codes. Ensure that you use the correct active 2022 NAICS code (e.g. from the crosswalk below) when submitting representations on SAM.gov, as federal contracting officers only accept modern NAICS codes.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for legacy SIC code 8322:
- SIC Codes Complete Compliance Guide — Detailed history and active legal applications of the SIC classification framework.
- Why Legacy SIC Codes Persist Guide — How credit systems and the SEC still rely on SIC metadata.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Trace industrial code conversions dynamically.
- SIC 8322 to NAICS Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to modern NAICS codes (Individual and Family Social Services).
- SIC Code for Mental Health Counseling — Standard Industrial Classification mapping details.
- SIC Major Group 83 Hub — View other legacy industries in this business division.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What industry sector is represented by legacy SIC code 8322? ▾
Legacy SIC code 8322 represents 'Individual and Family Social Services', categorized under Division Division I: Services and Major Group Major Group 83: Social Services. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system was developed in the late 1930s.
What is the modern 2022 NAICS equivalent for legacy SIC 8322? ▾
Legacy SIC code 8322 maps to the modern 2022 NAICS industry classifications: NAICS 922150 (Parole Offices and Probation Offices), NAICS 624190 (Other Individual and Family Services), NAICS 624230 (Emergency and Other Relief Services), NAICS 624210 (Community Food Services), NAICS 624229 (Other Community Housing Services), NAICS 624221 (Temporary Shelters), NAICS 624120 (Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities), NAICS 624110 (Child and Youth Services). Mappings are resolved transitively across successive updates to handle splits.
Why do credit agencies and banks still reference legacy SIC code 8322? ▾
Registries like Dun & Bradstreet, insurance underwriters, and private platforms retain SIC code 8322 because their historical financial risk data and scoring models are indexed using the legacy 4-digit SIC framework.
Does the SEC EDGAR system allow searching public filings by SIC 8322? ▾
Yes. The SEC Division of Corporation Finance assigns a primary 4-digit SIC code to public companies. You can search the EDGAR database using SIC code 8322 to group reporting peer firms.
How do OSHA safety recordkeeping rules apply to SIC code 8322? ▾
Under 29 CFR Part 1904 safety regulations, OSHA references legacy SIC codes including 8322 to determine if a physical establishment is required to maintain daily injury logs (Form 300) or is partially exempt.
What is the structural difference between SIC 8322 and NAICS codes? ▾
SIC code 8322 classifies establishments based on their final product output or market destination (what they sell), while modern NAICS codes classify them based on production processes and inputs (how they work).
What are the typical business activities classified under legacy SIC 8322? ▾
Typical business activities classified under legacy SIC 8322 are the operations associated with 'Individual and Family Social Services'. Mapped modern NAICS codes can be referenced for specific current examples.
Is legacy SIC code 8322 uniform across all 50 U.S. states? ▾
Yes, the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system, including code 8322, was published as a federal standard and remains uniform nationwide. It is still referenced by various state workers' compensation boards and departments of labor.
Sources & References
- U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA): OSHA Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Manual — Code 8322
- U.S. Census Bureau: 1987 SIC to 2022 NAICS Concordance Tables
- Federal Reserve Board: Industrial Production & Capacity Utilization Classifications
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS): Schedule C Principal Business Activity (PBA) Industry Concordance
- Office of Management and Budget (OMB): Standard Industrial Classification Systems Governance